Airstrike at border market leaves many injured in Yobe and Borno
A Nigerian Air Force airstrike at Dilli Market on the Borno–Yobe border has caused civilian casualties. The Yobe State Police Command, through spokesperson Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident but said casualty figures remain unverified. Local sources claim the airstrike targeted suspected Boko Haram insurgents but hit civilians instead. Emergency response teams are attending to the injured, with victims receiving treatment in nearby hospitals.
What happened
- The airstrike reportedly occurred at Dilli Market, near the Borno–Yobe border.
- Dungus Abdulkarim confirmed the incident and said authorities are still gathering details.
- Local sources allege the strike was aimed at suspected Boko Haram insurgents who frequent the market.
- Reports indicate at least 10 people were killed and several others injured, though official figures are not yet available.
- The Nigerian Air Force has not released an official statement as of the time of reporting.
